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Schleiter Family History

Schleiter Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schleifer, Schleimer, Schreiter, Schleiger, Schleider, Schleeter

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Where is the Schleiter family from?

You can see how Schleiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schleiter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schleiter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schleiter families living in Connecticut. This was about 19% of all the recorded Schleiter's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Schleiter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schleiter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schleiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schleiter. 63% of Schleiter men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Schleiter women worked as a Secretary. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    63%
  • Electrician
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schleiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schleiter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schleiter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 324 military records available for the last name Schleiter. For the veterans among your Schleiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schleiter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Schleiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schleiter in 1959 was 54, and 87 in 2003.

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